Jurors in Whitehaven murder trial sent home for the day without reaching a verdict
JURORS in the Paul Irwin murder trial at Carlisle Crown Court have been sent home for the day after failing to reach a verdict.
'The working man's politician' - tribute to John Prescott from Cumbrian colleague
LABOUR Party legend John Prescott was a “working man’s politician,” plain speaking and in touch with the lives of ordinary people.
Poor eyesight blamed for 68-year-old carelessly causing injury accident
A TWELVE-month driving ban has been handed to a Carlisle woman whose careless driving caused an accident that left a cyclist with a broken arm.
Couple confronted by masked burglary gang as they walked into house
A YOUNG Carlisle couple returned the Carlisle home they were staying at late at night to be confronted by three masked burglars.
Murder accused admits manslaughter and sexual assault
A WHITEHAVEN man accused of murdering his partner has admitted charges of manslaughter and sexual assault.
Burglars followed jewellery shop boss to his home to find next target
A THIRD man has admitted plotting to burgle homes in north Cumbria, including that of a Carlisle jewellery shop owner.
'Every time I see an officer injured or killed, I'll smile' - man's email to police
A CARLISLE man who was annoyed with the police’s handling of his complaint sent them an email saying: “Every time I seen an officer injured or killed, I will be smiling.”
Murder accused denies stabbing alleged victim's family photo
THE WHITEHAVEN man who is on trial for murder denied having a “psychological hold” over his alleged victim.
Would'-be burglar had 148 previous offences, court told
A REPEAT Carlisle offender with almost 150 previous offences on his record is back behind bars after he tried to break into an unoccupied house.
Dad who attacked couple in supermarket 'struggling' with PTSD
A CARLISLE dad who violently "overreacted to provocation” while he was at a north Carlisle supermarket was struggling with post-traumatic stress, a court heard.
